Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 412 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,900 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01404 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOI BLM
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam?
Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam?
Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam built?
Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam?
Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam last inspected?
Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.